Josh James

Reporter / Webmaster

Josh James fell in love with college radio at Western Kentucky University's student station, New Rock 92 (now known as Revolution 91.7). After working as a DJ and Program Director, he knew he wanted to come home to Lexington and try his hand in public radio.

In 2003, he joined WUKY as a part-time reporter and weekend announcer. He's earned several awards from the Kentucky Associated Press, including Best Radio Documentary in 2005. An avid music fan raised on The Beatles and British Invasion rock, James also enjoyed a stint in the programming department, hosting WUKY's Rock & Roots from 11-1 pm weekdays.  He currently works as a reporter and webmaster for the station. When he's off duty, James enjoys songwriting, philosophy, and kicking back with his cat, Brooklyn.

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Local/Regional News
2:43 pm
Mon February 18, 2013

Free Career Testing Offered For Veterans, Unemployed

FRANKFORT, Ky. - Veterans, persons with disabilities, and anyone who has been unemployed for more than 26 weeks are eligible for a free round of career testing.

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Local/Regional News
1:30 pm
Mon February 18, 2013

Legal Notice Seeks Victims In 15-Year-Old Sexual Abuse Case

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Victims of sexual abuse at the now defunct Micro-City Government in Lexington are being asked to come forward in a legal notice sent to various media outlets.

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Local/Regional News
3:05 pm
Fri February 15, 2013

Transylvania Food Fair Urges Visitors To Go Local

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Transylvania University hosted its second Local Food Fair Friday, bringing together a variety of area farmers and local food advocates.

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Local/Regional News
12:33 pm
Fri February 15, 2013

LexArts Has High Hopes For Annual Fundraiser

LEXINGTON, Ky. - LexArts kicked off its annual Fund for the Arts campaign Friday with a more ambitious goal than in previous years.

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Local/Regional News
3:10 pm
Thu February 14, 2013

Frank X Walker Named Kentucky's First African-American Poet Laureate

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Frank X Walker

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Lexington author and University of Kentucky professor Frank X Walker will become Kentucky’s next poet laureate. The Danville native will be formally inducted on Kentucky Writers’ Day April 24th.

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Local/Regional News
2:17 pm
Tue February 12, 2013

Bill Taxing Online Horse Betting Passes House Committee

FRANKFORT, Ky. - A bill passed unanimously by the state House Budget Committee today/Tuesday would tax bets placed on online horse races.

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Local/Regional News
12:25 pm
Tue February 12, 2013

McConnell Weighs In Before State Of The Union

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Kentucky U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell may not be delivering tonight’s Republican response to the State of the Union Address, but he is issuing a few challenges to President Obama ahead of the speech.

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Local/Regional News
2:15 pm
Mon February 11, 2013

Bill Aims To Revive Christian Health Plan

FRANKFORT, Ky. - A Christians-only health care plan suspended by a judge last year could be revived if a bill before the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee wins approval in the General Assembly.

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Local/Regional News
2:07 pm
Mon February 11, 2013

West Liberty To Receive $30M In Aid

Aerial photo of West Liberty in the aftermath of 2012's deadly tornado

WEST LIBERTY, Ky. - Gov. Steve Beshear and U.S. Representative Hal Rogers are promising residents of West Liberty $30M in aid to help them rebuild after 2012’s deadly tornado.

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Local/Regional News
4:29 pm
Fri February 8, 2013

Digital Mammorgraphy Suite Coming To St. Joseph Jessamine

St. Joseph Jessamine

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. - The Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation is planning to create a state-of-the-art digital mammography suite at St. Joseph Jessamine using money gifted by the RJ Corman Railroad Group.

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